The Bethel Board of Education has appointed a new Superintendent of Schools.  An announcement from the Board says Dr Christine Carver was selected to fill role left vacant when Kevin Smith announced he was taking the same position in Wilton. 

15 applicants were considered.

Carver served as an associate Superintendent of Human Capital Development, Chief of Staff in Newington.  The Board says Carver was selected to sustain quality education momentum and to grow student achievement.  She is a graduate of UConn and Sacred Heart University and has a background in special education. 

Her start date is August 4th.